Tie Pi Shi Hu Fengdou Dendrobium Officinale Stems 250g 500g Huoshan Origin Herbal Tea

Tie Pi Shi Hu Fengdou (铁皮石斛枫斗), made from the dried spiral stems of Dendrobium officinale, is a prized Huoshan-style dendrobium product from Anhui. In TCM theory, dendrobium is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. These tightly coiled stem spirals are commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped in tea, or added to soups and congee as part of traditional herbal routines.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huoshan-style Tie Pi Shi Hu Fengdou sourced from Anhui
• Made from Dendrobium officinale dried stems, hand-coiled into traditional fengdou spirals
• Four-year growth material noted for dense, resinous stem texture
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance
• Versatile for herbal tea, slow decoction, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow to yellowish-green spirals with a firm, compact texture and faint herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the stems typically yield a light, mildly sweet and slightly sticky taste with a smooth mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few spirals in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer slowly in decoctions alongside other tonic herbs
• Add to chicken or pork soups during the last hour of cooking
• Cook into congee or porridge for a traditional nourishing dish

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dendrobium fengdou is often simmered for an extended time alone or with herbs such as Ophiopogon and American ginseng, and added to nourishing soups and congee. It has traditionally been favored in autumn and winter routines and as a daily tea among those seeking gentle yin-nourishing botanicals.

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